In the heart of Austin, Texas, the disappearance of 33-year-old Austin Harrison has left his family and friends in a state of deep concern. On June 3, 2024, Austin was last seen around noon in the 500 block of South Pleasant Valley Road. He was reportedly walking away from a friend's apartment at the time. Described as a white male, standing at an impressive 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighing approximately 185 pounds, Austin has brown hair and green eyes.
His appearance is further distinguished by a sun tattoo on his left shoulder, along with other tattoos on his chest and stomach. On the day he went missing, he was wearing a light red button-up shirt, maroon shorts, and Birkenstock sandals.
The circumstances leading up to Austin's disappearance have added to the distress of his loved ones. His father, David Harrison, revealed that Austin had a disagreement with a roommate, which may have prompted him to leave his residence. The last known contact from his phone was a delivery receipt received by a friend at 1:46 p.m. on the day he was last seen. Shortly after, his phone was turned off, with the last ping locating it about a quarter of a mile from his home. This sudden lack of communication is highly uncharacteristic of Austin, who, according to his father, has always been diligent about staying in touch with family. His father also noted that the cessation of requests for financial support was another indicator that something significant and concerning had occurred.
The Austin Police Department is actively investigating his disappearance and has expressed concern for his safety and immediate welfare, although they have stated that he left on his own accord. Family and friends have conducted searches along the Colorado River, particularly in the 'Secret Beach' area, a place Austin was known to frequent. The family's plea to the public is for any information that could lead to his whereabouts, hoping for the best but fearing the unknown. The case remains a painful and unresolved ordeal for his family, who are holding out hope for his safe return. The Austin Police Department encourages anyone with information to contact their Missing Persons Unit at 512-974-5250 or to call 911 immediately.Last Seen: Jun 3, 2024